Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to NoMIS Power

The Office of Naval Research, a component of the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to NoMIS Power for silicon carbide (SiC) device-related services. The procurement involves comprehensive SiC device fabrication process review, device process baseline and integration at the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), device design, and specialized engineering services encompassing simulation, packaging, and testing capabilities. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 541420 for Industrial Design Services and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The Notice of Intent number is N00173-25-NOI-GF23 and represents a specialized defense research and development initiative. The posting date is July 29, 2025, with interested parties having until August 6, 2025, to respond.

The primary objective of this Notice of Intent is to provide transparency regarding the government's intention to proceed with sole source procurement while allowing other potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate how competition could benefit the government. Interested parties may submit capability information and responses showing how competitive procurement could be advantageous, though the government retains complete discretion in determining whether to pursue competitive bidding. The procurement is classified as a large business opportunity under the specified NAICS code, and no reimbursement will be provided for capability information submissions. Contractors must submit their responses by the August 6, 2025 deadline if they wish to challenge the sole source determination. The technical scope encompasses advanced semiconductor device development and integration services critical to defense microelectronics applications.